Question

You and your sister are moving a plate of vegetables across the table. You apply a force of 100 N on the plate toward her and your sister applies a force of 75 N on the plate toward you. What is the net force?

A. 25 N

B. 125 N

C. -25 N

Answer 1

The answer is 25!

Answer 2

Below

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is how to find the Fnet of the plate :

Fnet = F1 + F2

Fnet = 100 N [ R ] + 75 N [ L ]

Now because the forces push in opposite directions, you need to subtract :

Fnet = 100 N [ R ] - 75 N [ R ]

Fnet = 25 N

Hope that helps!